Application of Percentages

Shona ate 40 grapes yesterday. Today she eats 95% more than yesterday. How many grapes did she eat today?

• 2

• 38

• 42

• 78

If 20% of a number is 5

What is the number?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 25

If 50% of a number is 30

What is the number?

• 15

• 30

• 60

• 90

The new Minecraft: World of Boredom Game is sold at EB Games with 10% GST included for $99.

What is the original price BEFORE GST is added?

• $90

• $89.10

• $108.90

• $99

Find the total after the discount :$89.95 DVD player; 5% discount 

• $85.45

• $5.45

• $8.00

• $90.00

A cell phone regularly sells for $210 is on sale for 30% off. With this discount, find the sale price. Round to nearest cent if necessary.

• $.63

• $273

• $63

• $147

A furniture store had a chair that cost $42. After a few months, the owner put it on sale for 20% off. How much is the chair now?

• $33.60

• $50.40

• $8.40

• $39.20

Bianca ordered a shirt online that cost her $40. The package arrived late so the seller gave her a 16% discount. How much did she end up paying for the shirt?

• $46.40

• $33.60

• $6.40

• $16

What is the fraction and decimal for 25%?

• 1/4 and 25.00

• 75% and .25

• .25 and 1/4

• .25

3/4 is equivalent to which percent?

• 25%

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%